benzoyl peroxide BENZOYL PEROXIDE PADAGIS ISRAEL PHARMACEUTICALS LTD FDA Approved Use for the treatment of acne
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Substance Benzoyl Peroxide
Route
TOPICAL
Applications
M006

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 10%
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer citric acid* edetate disodium glycerin imidurea lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer purified water sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate sodium hydroxide *may contain this ingredient
Strengths
10 %
Treats Conditions
Use For The Treatment Of Acne

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type BOX
UNII
W9WZN9A0GM
Packaging

Package/Label Principal Display Panel Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Acne Medication Wash NET WT 5 OZ (142 g) Padagis ® benzoyl peroxide 10% carton image

Package Descriptions
  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Acne Medication Wash NET WT 5 OZ (142 g) Padagis ® benzoyl peroxide 10% carton image

Overview

Use for the treatment of acne

Indications & Usage

Use for the treatment of acne

Dosage & Administration

Directions • shake well • Sensitivity Test for a New User . Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated below. • wet area to be cleansed • apply acne wash and gently massage area for 1-2 minutes • rinse thoroughly and pat dry • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day • if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use if you • have very sensitive skin • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide When using this product • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen • avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth • avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product • skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration. Stop use and ask a doctor if • irritation becomes severe Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Purpose

Purpose Acne medication

Do Not Use

Do not use if you • have very sensitive skin • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When Using

When using this product • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen • avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth • avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product • skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.

Stop Use & Ask a Doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if • irritation becomes severe

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Questions

Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260


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